1 2 We are pleased to announce and invite you to be part of Synergy Synergy is PMI UKs Annual conference running its 5 th successful year, recognising and celebrating Project Management and raising the profile of every Project Manager. It is organised by the UK Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI), the worlds largest project management organisation. Synergy 2015 theme is The Well Rounded Project Leader. Synergy is a world class event in an iconic venue at an affordable ticket cost to make this more accessible to the Project Management Community. We appreciate sponsors support and offer them a unique opportunity to meet with project, programme and portfolio professionals, PMOs, leaders of the global and UK based corporations, key decision makers professionals attended Synergy last year, including 40+ CEO/MD/CIO level executives. We expect even greater attendance at Synergy Edmund DSouza Commercial Director, PMI UK Chapter Welcome Sergey Pivovarov Director of Corporate Outreach, PMI UK Chapter This is a great opportunity for you to be part of this day and connect to the audience. We invite you to participate in this unique occasion and celebrate with us. 3 About us We are the United Kingdom Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI). PMI is the worlds leading not-for-profit membership association for the project management profession with 700,000+ members worldwide. Synergy 2014 was a great success. In 2015, Synergy is expected to be the biggest event of its kind ever seen in Europe. We have big plans and in order to realise these ambitions we need the support from you as our partner. We wish to reach out to every organisation, industry and individual touched by project management to invite their participation in what we expect to be a fantastic experience for all involved. 4 About Synergy A Celebration. Synergy will highlight the value of project management and the impact it can have when put to use effectively. A number of organisations are currently seeking to raise the level of professionalism specific to their project management capability. Synergy is not just another conference, in fact its not a conference at all, rather its a landmark occasion celebrating the project management profession. We wish to make the day truly memorable. We are confident we will be able to offer an unparalleled bill of speakers from the UK and overseas, speakers that inspire and truly make us proud to be project managers. Inclusive. We want employers, professional bodies, academic institutions, government and of course practicing project managers to come together in recognition of the contribution we make as a profession. Whilst being organised by the PMI UK, we hope to benefit the professional at large. We truly hope all elements of the profession will wish to participate. We have made it our business to ensure the event is as inclusive as possible. Affordable. Traditionally project management conferences can be costly affairs running into hundreds, if not thousands of pounds. Synergy ticket prices represent very good value for money and put the event within the pocket of all. For us this is not about profit, its about putting something back into the profession of which we are all a part. G-local. The fact that the event is part of a wider network of events ensures a global dimension to the event, so global. The fact that it is being organised by the UK Chapter ensures a local flavour, hence G-local. The vision is that the event will be a hub for the activities being organised to celebrate International Project Management Day. Unique. The format of the event ensures the audience will enjoy the day rather than endure it. Project management speakers rub shoulders with inspirational speakers and CEOs with more focus on Project Management. The mix creates a powerful synergy. 5 What Attendees say about Synergy? 97% of the attendees said that they will come back. 97% said that Synergy is equal or better that any other conference of similar nature. 67% said that Synergy is better or much better! 35% of the attendees are not PMI members 20% more people attended Synergy 2014 than Synergy 2013 6 Who Attends Synergy? Top Industries represented IT Financial Services Energy Pharmaceuticals Professional Services Telecoms Engineering Manufacturing Training/education Construction Retail Healthcare Government Utilities Logistics Top Organisations Attended Barclays Fujitsu MBNA ExxonMobil BP Shell GlaxoSmithKline Thomson Reuters Hewlett Packard (HP) AT&T Rolls-Royce Oracle Credit Suisse... And many more Top Attendee Job Titles Project Manager Programme Manager Director Senior Project Manager Programme Director Portfolio Manager PMO Manager Project Assistant/Coordinator 7 Sponsorship Highlights We have really listened to sponsor feedback and are pleased to offer great value to our Sponsors this year. MORE for LESS! The programme has been designed so that attendees can spend a lot of time with exhibiting sponsors. More prominent exhibition space Ticket price for 2015 is 79 (incl. vat) for PMI UK members and 99 (incl. vat) for non-members. Including lunch and refreshments for attendees and sponsors Gold and Platinum Sponsors have access to available Synergy 2015 attendee data Attendee name badges 8 Why Exhibit and Sponsor? Network with over 800 decision makers and practitioners involved in all areas of project management that are looking for the best solutions for their organisations. Get on attendees short lists as they make purchase decisions for 2015 and beyond. The vendor exhibition at Synergy is one of the main attractions for attendees. Be part of the largest gathering of project managers in UK Showcase your products and services to targeted audience 9 Why attend? INDIVIDUALS Celebrate project management profession. Hear about some current major successes in project management. Listen to excellent motivational and team building speakers. Network with fellow project and programme managers. Meet and greet with our sponsors. Earn PDUs. CORPORATES Commitment to Project Management Reward high performing employees A training day for the Project Managers Learn best practises in Project Management 10 Main Sponsorship Packages Please note:- All Prices above exclude VAT * Due to Data Protection, attendee data will be shared for the only the ones who have agreed during registration ** 2 people allowed to man the stalls ***Please contact us for more details on the Platinum Package. 11 Please note:- All Prices above exclude VAT Other Packages Memory Stick Abstracts on 1 GB USB memory stick with company name and logo. A leaflet to be placed on the seat or coupon will be placed in delegate bags and memory stick can be redeemable at the supporter's exhibit Costs Name Badges & Lanyards Fabric lanyards are imprinted with the supporters logo and distributed to approximately delegates onsite. Costs Delegate Bag A great souvenir for the day for each delegate. A unique and lasting opportunity to highlight your company name. Costs Programme at a Glance In constant use during the event. It contains useful information at a glance including the programme, associated social events and general information. Your Logo is displayed on the front of the programme. Costs Water Bottles Easily the most popular item in the conference, this is your chance to customise the bottle with your logo and company message Costs Mobile App Your logo will be displayed as attendees Synergy and information directly to their tablet and mobile devices. Costs Pens Put your logo in the hands of every attendee. Your logod pen will be given to everyone at Synergy. Costs Morning Refreshments Make the first impression on the day when refreshments are served at the start of the conference. You can choose to be the exclusive sponsor of the morning refreshments. Costs Coffee breaks There are 2 refreshment breaks which is an ideal opportunity to network. You can choose to be the exclusive sponsor of any one of the three breaks. Costs Lunch There is one lunch break and you can choose to be the exclusive or part sponsor. Costs Reception The evening reception is a memorable event for all. Be the exclusive sponsor of the evening reception and receive prominent logo exposure during an event that always impresses the specially invited audience! Costs 12 If you have any questions, pleaseour office on or call +44 (0) To sign up now, download and complete the Sponsorship Booking Form from the website: https://www.pmi.org.uk We look forward to hearing from you! Sponsorship Booking Form Floor plan coming soon! Exhibitors will be placed on a first signed, first served basis.